@article{
author = "Kerečki, Slavica and Pećinar, Ilinka and Karličić, Vera and Mirković, Nemanja and Kljujev, Igor and Raičević, Vera and Jovičić-Petrović, Jelena",
year = "2022",
abstract = "This study assesses the effects of Azotobacter biopriming on the early development of sugar beet. Azotobacter chroococcum F8/2 was screened for plant growth promoting characteristics and biopriming effects were estimated through germination parameters and the structural changes of the root tissues. A. chroococcum F8/2 was characterized as a contributor to nitrogen, iron, and potassium availability, as well as a producer of auxin and 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxilic acid deaminase. Applied biopriming had reduced mean germination time by 34.44% and increased vigor I by 90.99% compared to control. Volatile blend comprised 47.67% ethanol, 32.01% 2-methyl-propanol, 17.32% 3-methyl-1-butanol, and a trace of 2,3-butanedione. Root micromorphological analysis of bioprimed sugar beet revealed a considerable increase in primary, secondary xylem area, and vessels size. Obtained results determine A. chroococcum F8/2 as a successful biopriming agent, and active participant in nutrient availability and hormonal status modulation affecting root vascular tissue. © 2022 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.",
journal = "Journal of Plant Interactions, Journal of Plant Interactions",
title = "Azotobacter chroococcum F8/2: a multitasking
bacterial strain in sugar beet biopriming",
pages = "730-719",
number = "1",
volume = "17",
doi = "10.1080/17429145.2022.2091802"
}